summative statistics show that the CCP program saw substantial growth.

More than 68,000 students statewide participated in year two (2016-17)

compared to 54,000 in year one.

Cuyahoga and Stark Counties historically have ranked first and second in the number of students taking college courses while in high school (under the state's old PSEO and dual credit programs) as documented in ODHE's previous report - College Credit Plus: Overview of Year One 2015-16.[2] Further, during the 2015-16 school year, a higher percentage (8.1%) of Stark's grade 7 through 12 student population participated in College Credit Plus - nearly twice that of any of the state's other eight major counties.

The Stark Education Partnership - a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Stark County, Ohio - is a catalyst, engaging and collaborating with education, business, civic and community stakeholders to drive sustainable improvement and innovation to provide all students with education and career success.